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Herschel Walker set to start MMA career

Former NFL RB, 47, signs multifight contract with promoter Strikeforce

Herschel Walker
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Herschel Walker soon will begin a 12-week training camp to get ready to fight.
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updated 2:30 p.m. ET Sept. 21, 2009

NEW YORK - Herschel Walker is starting a new career in mixed martial arts.

The 47-year-old former NFL running back said Monday that he has signed a multi-fight contract with promoter Strikeforce. Walker will begin a 12-week training camp next month in San Jose, Calif.

The 1982 Heisman Trophy winner already holds a fifth-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do.

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